Neurobehavioral Effects of Khat

Описание: Discussion between Dr. Mustafa al'Absi and Richard Hoffman
Khat (Catha edulis) is a stimulant plant native to tropical East Africa and the Arabian Peninsula. It is widely used in East Africa and the Middle East and among immigrant communities in Western Europe and North America. Khat is a controlled substance in many countries, but is legally available in many others

The Khat Research Program (KRP) is a unique, multidisciplinary research and training program focusing on khat. The program is partially funded by the National Institutes of Health and the University of Minnesota. The initial phase of the program focuses on neurobehavioral and health effects of chronic khat use. KRP will form the core model for future research initiatives on khat and concurrent use of other substances, including tobacco and alcohol. The program is conducted in collaboration with multiple universities in the United States, Europe, Africa, and the Middle East.
البرنامج الدولي لابحاث القات
الدكتور مصطفى العبسي وريتشارد هوفمان من جامعة منسوتا

Program Director

Mustafa al'Absi, Professor
E-mail: [email protected]
Max & Mary LaDue Pickworth Chair
Director, Duluth Medical Research Institute (DMRI)
University of Minnesota Medical School
1035 University Drive Duluth, MN 55812
Tel: (218) 726-8332; Fax: (218) 726-7559

Key Researchers in USA
Motohiro Nakajima (University of Minnesota, U.S.A.)
Deborah Hennrikus (University of Minnesota, U.S.A.)
Richard Hoffman (University of Minnesota, U.S.A.)
Jerry Kroll (University of Minnesota, U.S.A.)
Harry Lando (University of Minnesota, U.S.A.)
Kenneth Ward (University of Memphis, U.S.A.)

Key Researchers in Africa
Albert Wafula Nyongesa (University of Nairobi, Kenya)
Jemimah Achieng Oduma (University of Nairobi, Kenya)
Ephrem Engidawork (Addis Ababa University, Ethiopia)

Key Researchers in Yemen
Molham Al Habori (Sana’a University, Yemen)
Mohmmed alSoofi (Taiz University, Yemen)
Najat Saem Khalil (Sana’a University, Yemen
Anisa Dokam (Taiz University, Yemen)

Key Researchers in Europe
Stephan Bongard (Fankfurt University, Germany)
Stefan Toennes (Fankfurt University, Germany)
Tino Kelava (Fankfurt University, Germany)
Abdul Mohamed (Vexjo University, Sweden)
Michael Odenwald (Konstanz University, Germany)
Saba Kassim (St Mary London University, U.K.)

Consultants
Abdulla Gunaid (Yemen)
Noria Hummad (Yemen)
Fowad alKhelli (Yemen)
Abdul Samad Kubati (Yemen)